Jupp Heynckes delivers injury update on Thiago, Alaba and Wagner

Thiago Alcantara could return ahead of schedule from his muscular injury lay-off, according to Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes.

The Spanish midfielder limped out of Bayern’s 2-1 win over Anderlecht in the Champions League in November and has not featured since.

An exact diagnosis of his problem was never revealed by the Bundesliga leaders but Heynckes is now hopeful the 26-year-old will be ready to feature again soon after making good strides in his recovery.